Legal Counsel jobs in United Kingdom

Our client is seeking Property Litigation Solicitors (Senior and Junior). If you are an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor looking for your next challenge, this opportunity offers a competitive salary, performance bonus model, hybrid working, realistic billing targets, strong work-life balance, Perkbox, pension scheme, and 28 days’ holiday plus Christmas closing.

My client is a well-regarded firm known for handling high-quality property litigation matters. They provide a supportive environment, exposure to challenging cases, and flexible working arrangements after an initial office-based period.

Two opportunities are available:

• Senior role: 15+ years PQE
• Junior role: 5+ years PQE

Both positions involve managing a broad property litigation caseload across residential and commercial work, with responsibility for advising claimants and defendants in county court and high court matters.

• Handle residential and commercial possession proceedings
• Advise on leases, forfeiture, and dilapidations
• Manage 1954 Act claims for both claimants and defendants
• Deal with adverse possession and squatters’ actions
• Handle general contract claims and disputes
• Run claims in both county court and high court under the CPR
• Manage and organise a busy caseload, delegating where appropriate
• Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ or 15+ years PQE in property litigation
• Strong knowledge of CPR and litigation procedures in county court and high court
• Experience acting for both claimants and defendants
• Commercially minded with excellent drafting and advocacy skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to manage caseloads effectively and delegate where necessary

• Competitive salary packages (DOE)
• Bonus model based on performance
• Hybrid working (after 6 months, up to 2 days WFH)
• Exposure to high-quality property litigation work
• Realistic billing targets with strong work-life balance focus
• 28 days’ holiday including Bank Holidays, plus Christmas Eve to New Year closing (with extra days when applicable)
• Pension scheme
• Perkbox

If you’re a Property Litigation Solicitor ready for your next step — whether at senior or junior level — apply today. Alternatively, contact Shabir at Law Staff Limited quoting reference BH-37405.

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